Lawsuit Filed Because of Ford Fires   24 May 2005 13:27 GMT
The Peacock Law Firm and the law firm of Dale R. Sisco, P.A., both of Tampa, Florida, filed a class action lawsuit today against the Ford Motor Company and a local Ford dealership. The lawsuit alleges that a fire that destroyed a 2001 Ford Expedition was caused by a defect in the ...
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ABI Research Examines Japan's Latest Navigation Offerings   24 May 2005 13:21 GMT
It's common industry knowledge that Japan is the dominant region for in-vehicle navigation, sporting a larger market itself than most continents, and product offerings that are far more advanced. May is traditionally the month when Japanese aftermarket vendors announce their new ...
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Hybrid Technology Driving X-by-Wire to Broader Automotive Markets   24 May 2005 13:19 GMT
Oyster Bay, NY - May 23, 2005 - X-by-Wire or "by-wire" — the replacement of mechanical functions in a vehicle by a combination of mechanical, electronic and software parts ("mechatronics") — will gradually find its way into lower-end car models. Hybrid vehicles, a fairly new ...
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Despite Gas Prices, AAA Projects Record-High Memorial Day Travel   24 May 2005 13:00 GMT
Record numbers of Americans will travel this Memorial Day holiday despite the highest gas prices ever recorded for a holiday. AAA estimates that 37.2 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday, a 2.2 percent increase from last year. Approximately 31.1 ...
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Top Minivans on MSN Autos   24 May 2005 07:00 GMT
The most popular minivans on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's research pages during the first quarter of 2005.
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Champions and Rookies Vie for 2005 Indianapolis 500 Glory   24 May 2005 07:00 GMT
Three IRL champions start on the front row for the 89th running of the Indy 500.
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Soon Every Passenger Will Be Able to Personalize Their Entertainment Experience   23 May 2005 20:25 GMT
“Are we there yet?” For years, those have been the most popular words uttered during a long car trip; but soon people will instead be saying, “Can I stay in the car a little longer, please!” Starting in Spring 2005, people who buy one of General Motors’ new crossover sport vans ...
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Pump Up Your Savings With These Fuel Economy Tips   23 May 2005 20:19 GMT
(NAPSI)-Drivers are hitting the highways more than ever. Since 1970, Americans have increased their vehicle miles traveled by 155 percent, according to a recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report. Coupled with the rising cost of fuel, this increase in miles driven means ...
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Gas Sense - In Search Of The Elusive Hybrid Car   23 May 2005 19:56 GMT
(NAPSI)-Paying more than $50 to fill up a gas tank is enough to get anyone's attention. Which is why so many people these days are looking for gas-"sipping" hybrids to put in their garages and why many of them are going online to track the elusive vehicles down. According to a ...
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Kia Adds Spectra5 Sport Tuning to Spectra Sedan   23 May 2005 19:40 GMT
When Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the all-new Spectra5 five-door last year, it was billed as "the sportiest Kia ever." Today, the Spectra5 shares that title with the newest addition to the growing Kia product portfolio, the 2005 Spectra SX sedan, which shares the ...
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